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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Weekly Weigh In

Robyn:

Hello everyone. I’m writing
from the other side of the Color Me Rad “5K.” Let’s just say, there was
no need to push ourselves for that one. And good thing – since I was
utterly unprepared. I would call it the Color Me Rad “Stroll.” I
thought (and maybe some would disagree) that it was sort of a waste of time and
money. BUT, at least it did get me out of bed and moving after a long
night.

My
focus has now changed. I’m starting up Couch to 5K again this week and starting
on Weight Watchers again. I have managed to count my points and I am
keeping it honest. The goal is to start meetings again and get to gym at least
3 times a week. I have to be honest with myself – everyday is not going
to happen, especially in the Summer.

I
have realized the Summer is challenging. Between barbecues, outings, outdoor
drinks, etc. life does get in the way. That said, I am going to TRY my
best to focus—at least during the week.

My
recipe for today is for Chicken Shishkabobs. I plan to make them for an upcoming
barbecue. The recipe is easy and the results are delish. They are also a
healthier option that will help me skip the fattening hot dogs.

You
will need metal or wooden skewers. Metal ones are better because they are
sturdy but you can buy wooden ones at the supermarket. You will need to soak
them in water for at least an hour (but preferably overnight) so they don’t
catch on fire.

Cut chicken breast into cubes.
Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, salt, pepper and garlic. Pour over chicken
and let marinate for an hour or so. Put marinated chicken and mixed veggies on
skewers. I like to use onion, tomato, mushrooms and green pepper (but you
can use anything).

Grill until chicken is cooked
through (about 12-15 minutes on medium high heat or until juices run clear).

TIP:
You may want to grill the chicken on a skewer without the veggies since it may
need longer to cook. You should also reserve some of the marinade to brush on
the chicken while it is cooking to prevent it from drying out while grilling.

Nicole:

I will agree with Robyn that you
didn’t need to be in tip top shape (or even good shape) to run/walk Color Me Rad. I’m also not sure it
was quite a 5K based on the steps logged on my Fitbit. That said, the spirit of
the thing was fun and like Robyn said, it was a good way to get moving early on
a cloudy Sunday. It also gave us access
to be down on the field at MetLife Stadium. When else will that happen?

I will note that Ash had fun and wants to do
The Color Run in Brooklyn in October. He’s trying to rally his brothers and our
nephew. With HoBOOken, that would give us two 5K's in a month. I hope to be a better runner (read: a jogger
with enough stamina to keep it going for 3 miles) by then.

My biggest challenge since
returning from vacation has been getting back on track. I’ve done a couple of
workouts but every time I turn around, I’ve got an event to go to. I will also
admit to willingly indulging in foods I should be avoiding. I had pizza on date
night Friday, went to a birthday party/barbecue on Saturday where I had plenty
of pasta salad, potato salad, cake and cocktails. Sunday? Smash Burger.
Yesterday? Skipped the gym for a spontaneous date night with Ash and ate what?
Another veggie burger with zucchini fries. And yes, I had a cocktail. It’s
screaming out to me of my old patterns. Lose weight, feel great, take a break.
The problem is in the break. SO, this week is about getting back on track.

Ash is starting another fitness challenge
and I may do it with him. He’s much more
fit than I am but I figure if I’m going to jump back in, I should go full steam
ahead. I really don’t want to lose all the progress I’ve made in the first half
of the year. Stay tuned for this week’s “Work.Out.” post to see what we’re
doing. (Find last week's post here.)

This week’s recipe is for what PopSugar has dubbed the “Hangover Cure Smoothie.” Even if you aren’t hungover,
this smoothie works well to replenish electrolytes, soothe your stomach and
detox after any indulgence.

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Nicole’s Curated Life started with a major shift in my life. Over time, it has become a place to share my journey to a life well lived. Whether through inspirational quotes, recipes, music or fitness and beauty tips, the goal is always to encourage my readers to embrace everything in their stories and use what they’ve collected (tangible and intangible) as tools for living a fulfilled life.